Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Dyarchical system of government was introduced by which of the following measures?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) Government of India Act, 1919
Correct Answer: (C) — Government of India Act, 1919
Dyarchy — Overview
Dyarchy (dual governance) was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, which was based on the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It was implemented at the provincial level and divided subjects into two categories — Reserved Subjects (controlled by the Governor and his Executive Council, e.g., law and order, finance, irrigation) and Transferred Subjects (controlled by Indian ministers responsible to the legislature, e.g., education, public health, agriculture).
Significance
It was the first experiment in responsible government at the provincial level, giving Indians partial administrative experience. However, it was widely criticized as unworkable because the most important subjects remained with the Governor, making Indian ministers largely powerless.
